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9/3/2010 - Registration for Fall Quarter Ends
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9/24/2010 - Early Fall Classes End
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11/25/2010 - Thanksgiving (School Closed)

Faculty at our Richfield campus


The faculty at the Richfield campus of Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) are experienced professionals in their fields.  They bring their practical experience to the classroom, providing students with the opportunity to learn from practitioners for whom the subject is more than theoretical. 

Contact our Richfield campus at 800-752-4223 to learn about our college and our program. Talk with a representative who can advise you about choosing a program that fits your interests and goals.

To get to know our faculty better, please review the information below.

Interactive Media and Graphic Design

Accounting

Digital Video and Media Production

Medical Assistant

Music Business

Programming and Game Development

 

Accounting

Chris Strand

 Education:

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Missouri State University

 Masters of Business Administration, Metropolitan State University

Certified Public Accountant (Inactive)

 Professional Experience:

·         Yamamoto Moss

·         PaneNet

·         Photoquip USA

Interactive Media and Graphic Design

Susan Van Baerle, Programming and Game Development / Interactive Media & Graphic Design

Education:
Masters Degree in Computer Graphics / Art Education, Ohio State University
Bachelors degree in Cinema and Photography, Southern Illinois University.
Professional experience
Teaching:
·         Minnesota School of Business
·         Pine Technical College
·         Hennepin Technical College
·         Texas A&M University
Susan has worked as an animation director, animator, production coordinator, and product manager for companies such as Cranston/Csuri Productions, New York Institute of Technology, Windlight Studios, Lamb and Company, and LambSoft.  She has created animation for Sony, CBS, HBO Sports, Mattel and others. She has also been doing freelance web design projects for the past few years.
Earl Slack, Associate Dean of Interactive Media & Graphic Design
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, Columbus College of Art and Design
Professional experience:
·         Ohio Historical Society
·         Preston & Friends Art Studio
·         Burkholder/Flint Advertising Agency
·         Weigen Graphics Center
·         Halvorson & Mlekoday Art Studio
·         Freelance illustrator since 1981

Nicole Nelson, Interactive Media & Graphic Design

Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.Ed: Technology Education, University of Minnesota
Professional experience:
·         Minnesota State Printing Services
·         TMP Worldwide
·         International Hairgoods
·         Hanley-Wood Marketing
·         Freelance designer since 2002

 Digital Video and Media Production

Dean Pedersen, Associate Dean of Digital Video and Media Production

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, Oral Roberts University
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts, Prairie State College
Professional Experience:
·         Producer and director of many documentaries and series for companies such as TLC, The Travel Channel, cable networks and local network affiliates since 1981
·         Producer of television ads and promotional video campaigns since 1981

James Curry

Education:

Certificate, The American Film Institute
Diploma, Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts
Professional Experience:
·         Video editor in Los Angeles and Minneapolis for television promotions, electronic press kits, national commercials
·         Video editor for NBC World’s Most Amazing Videos, Fox American High
·         Clients include Prince, Bubba Sarxx, Best Buy, Allianz, ABC

Wayne Johnson

Education:
Associate Degrees, Minnesota School of Business
Professional Experience:
Film:
·         The Nihilist (2008)
·         Breakables (2006)
·         The Grave (2004)
·         Od 4 (2003)
·         Ultro Pep The Movie (2000)

Television commercials

Medical Assistant

Jill McNutt, CMA

Education:
Associate Degree, Argosy University

Professional Experience:
Medical Assistant for Endocrinologist, Edina, MN
Chapter, state and national service as member of AAMA, including chapter secretary, state delegate, committee chair and tak force member
 

Music Business

Chris Hinding

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Audio and Visual Arts, University of Minnesota
Associate degree in Web Design, Minnesota School of Business

Professional Experience:
• Co-owner, Sugarfoot Music, an Internet-based music label
• Owner, Tracks on Fifth, St. Paul, Minnesota
• Band leader
• Bassist
• Children’s music producer
• Engineer and producer for clients such as B96, Best Buy, Miller Brewing Company, Minnesota Zoo, Hot Shots and KQRS

Programming and Game Development

Pete Border, Programming & Game Development Co-Coordinator

Education:

PhD from University of Minnesota

Bachelor's degree from Seattle Pacific University

Certificate from Control Data Institute